Train Orléans Besançon

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Information about the Orléans to Besançon train

Travel by train from Orléans to Besançon. 6 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Orléans at 5h 11m and the last at 16h 26m, allowing you to cover the 522 km distance in as little as 4h 08m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

5h 03m

Shortest route time

4h 08m

First hour of departure

5h 11m

Last hour of departure

16h 26m

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How much does a train ticket from Orléans to Besançon cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Orléans to Besançon take?

The Orléans to Besançon journey lasts 5h 03m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Orléans to Besançon?

The journey from Orléans to Besançon on the fastest train takes 4h 08m.

How many trains run from Orléans to Besançon each day?

6 trains complete the Orléans to Besançon journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Orléans and Besançon?

It is possible to travel between Orléans and Besançon on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Orléans and Besançon by train?

The total distance between Orléans and Besançon by train is approximately 522 km.

What time is the first train from Orléans to Besançon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Orléans to Besançon train at 5h 11m.

What time is the last train from Orléans to Besançon?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Orléans at 16h 26m.

To leave Orléans, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: LES AUBRAIS.

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BESANCON VIOTTE.

Which train companies operate trains from Orléans to Besançon?

You can make the Orléans to Besançon journey with TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on a TGV INOUI, indulge in a tasty break in the bar carriage, which welcomes you to a newly renovated space. Completely redesigned, it showcases dishes created by chefs, vegetarian options, organic and local products, so that your journey is also a culinary adventure.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Orléans to Besançon?

The price of a Orléans – Besançon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Orléans to Besançon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Orléans to Besançon.

Price of a Orléans – Besançon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Orléans to Besançon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Orléans to Besançon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Orléans to Besançon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Orléans – Besançon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Orléans – Besançon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Orléans to Besançon. For last-minute train tickets from Orléans to Besançon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Orléans to Besançon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Besançon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Orléans to Besançon?

If you're travelling from Orléans to Besançon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Orléans to Besançon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Orléans to Besançon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Orléans to Besançon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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TGV Lyria

Travel from Orléans to Besançon with TGV Lyria! A hassle-free trip from one town center to another. Settle down in one of the 3 classes of comfort available and enjoy a comfy trip and numerous onboard services including free Wi-Fi! Book 6 months in advance to get the best deals!

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What travel classes are available on the Orléans to Besançon train?

To travel from Orléans to Besançon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Orléans to Besançon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Orléans to Besançon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV Lyria

TGV Lyria operates the journey between Orléans and Besançon. You can choose from one of the three classes:

STANDARD

A comfy reclining seat with a shared power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and collect them from the buffet car
There are 3 options if you need to change your ticket or want a refund.

PREMIERE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and have them delivered to your seat
Total or partial flexibility regarding ticket use

PREMIERE SIGNATURE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
Fast-track boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
A dedicated, quiet carriage with just 38 seats
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with exclusive access to a wide range of press and entertainment via the TGV Lyria Portal
A personalised welcome, with a complementary drink and a refreshing scented oshibori towel
Dedicated on-board staff throughout the journey
A hot meal created by our Michelin-starred chefs, plated and served at your seat
Complimentary drinks
Flexible access to the day's trains
Total flexibility regarding ticket use

What on-board services are available on the Orléans to Besançon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Orléans to Besançon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

TGV Lyria

Your train, more flexible

With 17 daily return trips between France and Switzerland, you can leave and arrive directly in the heart of cities, at your own pace. TGV Lyria is practical and smooth, for a worry-free journey without compromises.
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Your train, more responsible

By travelling with TGV Lyria, you can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40 times less CO2 than a plane journey.
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Your train, more fun

Enjoy free access to Wi-Fi and our entertainment portal: films, press, games and much more. More than 150 content options available to make your journey even more enjoyable and exciting.
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Your train, for gourmets.

A creative, local, and seasonal food selection to delight you at any time at the Bar or served right to your seat.
Travel at high-speed

Only 3-4 hours between Paris and 5 top cities in Switzerland.
A comfortable journey

A new fleet of double-decker trains with all the comforts
Arrive in the city center

Don't waste any time, arrive directly in the heart of the city.
Best rates

Doubt no longer and leave from €29 to discover Switserland!
On board catering

"La Table", refined and inventive menus in PREMIERE SIGNATURE. "The Deli", new catering concept in the bar coach.
Many destinations

Explore Switserland and choose your destination between Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, …
Prepare your journey

Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance
Travel with your pet

Dogs accompanying disabled or blind persons can travel free of charge. Small animals carried in a closed bag or basket can travel on TGV Lyria trains for €7 and muzzled dogs on a lead for €20.
Access SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon railway station

Access reserved for PREMIERE SIGNATURE and PREMIERE customers, holders of the SNCF Carte Liberté and the Grand Voyageur Plus/Le Club card.
Family and nursery space

Book a space of 4 places face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.
Disabled acces

In coach 1 or 11, a Première seat is specially reserved for people in wheelchairs.
Transport your bike

You can take your bike for free and without reservation in the luggage space on the TGV Lyria train.
Leave in group

Among friends, with other people ... Enjoy the Hi Five offer to discover Switzerland at reduced prices!

Orléans to Besançon train schedule for Tuesday 22 September 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 11m	9h 19m	4h 08m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
5h 11m Les Aubrais TER 60500 6h 08m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 44 min 6h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6741 7h 55m Montbard 8h 31m Dijon 9h 05m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 9h 19m Besancon Viotte
6h 10m	11h 07m	4h 57m	TER, TGV Lyria	Booking
6h 10m Les Aubrais TER 60502 7h 09m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 47 min 7h 56m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV Lyria 9261 9h 30m Dijon 9h 57m Dole-Ville Connection: 45 min 10h 42m Dole-Ville TER 94211 10h 55m Saint-Vit 11h 07m Besancon Viotte
6h 41m	12h 09m	5h 28m	TER, TGV Lyria	Booking
6h 41m Les Aubrais TER 60504 7h 38m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 40 min 8h 18m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV Lyria 9763 10h 09m Bourg-En-Bresse Connection: 13 min 10h 22m Bourg-En-Bresse TER 95804 10h 38m Saint-Amour 10h 47m Cousance 11h 00m Lons-Le-Saunier 11h 20m Poligny 11h 29m Arbois 11h 38m Mouchard 11h 43m Arc-Et-Senans 12h 09m Besancon Viotte
12h 29m	17h 48m	5h 19m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
12h 29m Les Aubrais TER 60556 13h 32m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 1h20 14h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6743 15h 58m Montbard 16h 47m Dijon 17h 19m Dole-Ville 17h 48m Besancon Viotte
13h 41m	19h 26m	5h 45m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
13h 41m Les Aubrais TER 60518 14h 38m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 2h14 16h 52m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6745 17h 54m Montbard 18h 31m Dijon 18h 58m Dole-Ville 19h 26m Besancon Viotte
16h 26m	21h 04m	4h 38m	TER, TGV Lyria	Booking
16h 26m Les Aubrais TER 60558 17h 23m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 59 min 18h 22m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV Lyria 9223 19h 57m Dijon Connection: 12 min 20h 09m Dijon TER 94229 20h 20m Genlis 20h 28m Auxonne 20h 37m Dole-Ville 20h 52m Saint-Vit 21h 04m Besancon Viotte

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How long does the fastest train take to travel from Orléans to Besançon?

How many trains run from Orléans to Besançon each day?

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Orléans and Besançon?

What is the distance between Orléans and Besançon by train?

What time is the first train from Orléans to Besançon?

What time is the last train from Orléans to Besançon?

To leave Orléans, which station(s) can I depart from?

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

Which train companies operate trains from Orléans to Besançon?

What services are offered on board?

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Orléans to Besançon?

Price of a Orléans – Besançon Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Orléans – Besançon

Last-minute Orléans – Besançon Train

Direct train from Orléans to Besançon and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Orléans to Besançon?

TER

What travel classes are available on the Orléans to Besançon train?

TER

What on-board services are available on the Orléans to Besançon train?

TER

Orléans to Besançon train schedule for Tuesday 22 September 2026

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